# Timer Plus vs Tabata/Boxing Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata/Boxing Timer at none against Timer Plus's 2. Tabata/Boxing Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (60K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tabata/Boxing Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabata/Boxing Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabata/Boxing Timer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Tabata/Boxing Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabataboxing-timer/id1572347958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Megulo Abebe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488276608) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### Tabata/Boxing Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabataboxing-timer/id1572347958)

This application offers a straightforward timer designed for high-intensity interval training routines like Tabata and boxing workouts. It aims to provide a seamless experience for users looking to enhance their training sessions.

**Highlights:** Tabata interval training, Boxing workout timer, Easy-to-use interface, High-intensity interval training support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabata/Boxing Timer free?

Tabata/Boxing Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Tabata/Boxing Timer?

Tabata/Boxing Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Tabata/Boxing Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Tabata/Boxing Timer have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Tabata/Boxing Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Tabata/Boxing Timer?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabata/Boxing Timer every 30 months. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tabata/Boxing Timer on June 3, 2026.

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